Sun, 15 Jul 2018 02:12:26 -0700WeeblyTue, 07 Nov 2017 10:10:02 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/visits-from-reverend-jacky-wiseAt our school we have a Christian ethos & therefore have had a number of recent visits from Reverend Jacky Wise, Associate Minister at the Church of the Good Shepherd.We have enjoyed learning about all about Harvest Festival & the Creation. We always love Jacky coming in and giving a little sermon to us.]]>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:49:51 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/ofsted-inspectionI wanted to let you know that we have recently been visited by Ofsted for our inspection, and I am really pleased to say that we have achieved a "Good" rating, which is in-line with our previous inspection from 2010. As is usual for these types of inspection, it was unannounced, so this is a great achievement by the whole pre-school team, and reflects the care and effort which goes into maintaining a high standard of care on a day-to-day basis. Key highlights from the report are :

The quality of teaching is very good. Staff support children to develop early language and communication skills and support their physical, personal, social and emotional development. As a result, all children are motivated and enthusiastic learners.

Extremely successful strategies are used to involve parents in their child's learning. This ensures that children have continuity in their care and learning so that they continue to make good progress in their development.

The pre-school provides an inspiring, welcoming and stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors. As a result, children confidently explore and make independent choices.

Staff understand the safeguarding and welfare requirements well, which means that they can respond promptly to any concerns and keep children safe. Robust policies and procedures are implemented, which ensure that children are protected.

The report also highlights what we need to do to improve further and become "Outstanding" - the only area highlighted for improvement is to make better use of the outdoor environment to further extend children's rapidly developing literacy skills. To this end, we have set up a working group of staff and committee to identify how best to achieve this.

The complete report can be read on line at the following link : http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/306497. A full copy of the report is also availiable to read in pre-school. ]]>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:02:55 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/job-vacancy-pre-school-assistant3An enthusiastic individual is required to work with children aged 2 - 4 years. You will help to support learning through play under guidance from the senior practitioner and will be working to Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

You will need to have achieved NVQ Level 2 childcare, and we will support you in working towards obtaining NVQ Level 3.

You will need to be able to work well in a team as well as using your own initiative. A smart appearance with effective communication skills is needed. Previous experience of working with young children is essential.

This position is part time and term time only. Hours are 19 per week, as detailed in the job description. Salary will be £6.76 per hour. The deadline for applications is 4th February 2014.

Please direct any queries by email to jobs@stpeterspreschoolheswall.org]]>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:24:25 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/open-evening-and-agmWe will be holding our Open Evening and AGM on Monday 11th November 2013 at 7.30pm in the Pre-School Building.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about our Pre-School, and what your children do there, and enjoy some free wine at the same time! You will be able to chat to staff and committee members, as well as look at examples of the childrens work.

The AGM will also be held at the Open Evening, where we will elect our committee for the forthcoming year. St Peters CE Pre-School is a charitable organisation which receives no support from the Local Education Authority and relies solely on fees and fundraising to sustain its income. The Pre-School is run by a committee of parent volunteers, who meet on a regular basis along with the Pre-School management team to decide issues relating to the finance, human resources and general management. Without the committee, the pre-school wouldn't be allowed to open.

We are actively looking for new committee members this year, to sit on the core committee, and we need you to get involved - it doesn't require much time, and is a good way to get involved in how the pre-school is run. You don't need any specific experience, just be enthusiastic and keen to get involved!

If you would like to put yourself forward for the committee, or just want to know more, please email or call us before Friday 8th November.

]]>Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:36:43 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/job-vacancy-pre-school-assistant2An enthusiastic individual is required to work with children aged 2 - 4 years. You will help to support learning through play under guidance from the senior practitioner and will be working to Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

You will need to have achieved NVQ Level 2 childcare, and we will support you in working towards obtaining NVQ Level 3.

You will need to be able to work well in a team as well as using your own initiative. A smart appearance with effective communication skills is needed. Previous experience of working with young children is essential.

This position is part time and term time only. Exact hours and days of work are to be arranged. Salary will be £6.76 per hour. The deadline for applications is 28th August 2013.

Please direct any queries by email to jobs@stpeterspreschoolheswall.org]]>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:40:03 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/end-of-termHi all, As today is our last day of term, I just wanted to send a quick email wishing you all a fantastic summer and thanking you for your support over the last year. Over the summer, we will be undertaking some rennovations to the outside of the building, not least of which will be a new roof, so I hope those of you who are returning next year can enjoy the smart new look to the building when we start again in September! Over the coming 12 months, we are also hoping to invest in improving the outdoor area, as well as the interior of the building - these are big projects, and represent a big investment for us, so every single fundraising event is important to help us improve the setting for the children - thank you all once again for supporting these events, and a special thank you to our fundraising committee who have worked so hard over the last 12 months to plan and run the events. Hopefully next year will be as successful - keep buying raffle tickets/buying clothes/eating cakes (my speciality is the last one)! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, who have worked tirelessly to make the pre-school a fun, happy and safe learning environment for the children. We will sadly be saying goodbye to Miss Liz at the end of this term, and I'm sure you will join me in wishing her the very best of luck for the future, it has been a pleasure to have her as part of the team. Also, as you will know, Mrs Jones is currently on sick leave, however, she would like to pass on her best wishes to you all and wishes all the children good luck in their new school - she has really missed spending the last couple of weeks with them. I am sure you will join me in wishing her a speedy recovery, and hope that she will be able to come back to preschool soon. I think it only remains for me to wish you all a fantastic summer - hopefully this weather will hold up! For those of you with children returning to pre-school next year, I look forward to filling up your inboxes again next term, and for those of you with children moving on - good luck in their new school! Many thanks, Adam]]>Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:29:08 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/sports-daySports Day will be on Thursday 11th July on the field at school. Preschool will be taking part in the first running race of the day at 1pm. If your child doesn't attend preschool on a Thursday afternoon but would like to take part then please meet us on the field just before 1pm. You must stay with your child if they are not normally in preschool. We hope to see you there!]]>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:09:57 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/trip-to-church-farmMorning visitChildren arrive at the farm for 9:15 am.Pick up back in the conservatory at 11:30 am.

Afternoon visitChildren arrive at the farm at 12:30 pmPick up back in the conservatory at 2:45 pm.

We will be having our picnic at the end of both visits.

All we need now is good weather, keep your fingers crossed!

Many thanksClaire and Sharon]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:22 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/holidays-during-termHi all,As we are now completely full this term, please can you advise the pre-school managers in advance if your children will not be attending any sessions due to holidays, as we have children waiting for extra sessions.Thanks,Adam]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 12:09:28 GMThttp://www.stpeterspreschoolheswall.org/pre-school-blog/job-vacancy-pre-school-assistant1An enthusiastic individual is required to work with children aged 2 - 4 years. You will help to support learning through play under guidance from the senior practitioner and will be working to Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

You will need to have achieved NVQ Level 2 childcare, and we will support you in working towards obtaining NVQ Level 3.

You will need to be able to work well in a team as well as using your own initiative. A smart appearance with effective communication skills is needed. Previous experience of working with young children is essential.

This position is part time and term time only. Exact hours and days of work are to be arranged. Salary will be £6.76 per hour.